Getting a sub-par night’s sleep can result in a feeling of sluggishness, an inability to process complex thoughts and situations and leave you grumpy. These are not the only consequences of a bad night’s sleep however, with a consistent lack of proper sleep leading to some serious risk factors of heart disease; including high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity. How Much Sleep Do You Need? While everyone is different, […]

Two of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide are coronary heart disease (CHD) and mental illness[1]. It appears that there may in fact, be a close link between the two, with some mental illnesses such as depression, considered a risk factor for heart disease and with the prevalence of heart disease being higher in those with mental illness[2]. While it’s easy for us to think of our bodies […]

The heart is important because it is the pump that forces blood around the transit system of your body so it can stop off at stations such as your liver, kidneys, stomach, pancreas and other organs, to provide them with blood and nutrients for survival. It is relied on for the health of our organs and tissues, as blood carries important oxygen and other nutrients like vitamins and glucose. Without […]

A good night’s sleep is kind of like money in the bank. When we sleep well, we’re making a long-term investment in our health as we age. Studies have shown our sleeping habits have an effect not only on our energy levels[i] the next day but also out memory, metabolism and skin health in the long term. Memory Our memory is our link to the world, and to our sense […]

Nutra-Life presents Embrace Age, an interview series hosted by model, stylist and Embrace Age advocate, Mel Brady (Instagram). Each week, Mel speaks to women who are TAKING CHARGE and LIVING WELL. n this episode, Mel chats to sleepwear designer Annalise Magee about the importance of self-belief and the role that friendship plays to women in their fifties.

Nutra-Life presents Embrace Age, an interview series hosted by model, stylist and Embrace Age advocate, Mel Brady (Instagram). Each week, Mel speaks to women who are TAKING CHARGE and LIVING WELL. In this episode, Mel chats to sleepwear designer Annalise Magee about the importance of self-belief and the role that friendship plays to women in their fifties.

Studies have shown that as many as one quarter of adults worldwide don’t get enough exercise. This is problematic for a number of reasons, including a lack of regular exercise being the leading risk factor for non-communicable diseases (like heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity), negative impacts on mental health and eventually diminishing your overall quality of life.[1] While many reasons are often cited for this lack of […]

Nutra-Life presents Embrace Age, an interview series hosted by model, stylist and Embrace Age advocate, Mel Brady (Instagram). Each week, Mel speaks to women who are TAKING CHARGE and LIVING WELL. In this episode, Mel chats to psychotherapist Anne Serry on the pursuit of happiness and the journey towards self-understanding that comes to fruition in your fifties